I can’t believe it gets to me everytime. Another stupid eye infection. And.. this time.. it HURT!

Apparantly, I have Stye. And.. that isn’t good. So, here is what WebMD suggest i do:

http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/tc/styes-and-chalazia-topic-overview

What are the symptoms?

A stye usually starts as a red bump that looks like a pimple along the edge of the eyelid.

As the stye grows, the eyelid becomes swollen and painful, and the eye may water.

Most styes swell for about 3 days before they break open and drain.

Styes usually heal in about a week.

A chalazion starts as a firm lump or cyst under the skin of the eyelid.

Unlike styes, chalazia often don’t hurt.

Chalazia grow more slowly than styes. If a chalazion gets large enough, it may affect your vision.

The inflammation and swelling may spread to the area surrounding the eye.

Chalazia often go away in a few months without treatment.

How are they treated?

Home treatment is all that is needed for most styes and chalazia.

Apply warm, wet compresses for 5 to 10 minutes, 3 to 6 times a day. This usually helps the area heal faster. It may also help open a blocked pore so that it can drain and start to heal.

Use an over-the-counter treatment. Try an ointment (such as Stye), solution (such as Bausch and Lomb Eye Wash), or medicated pads (such as Ocusoft Lid Scrub).

Let the stye or chalazion open on its own. Don’t squeeze or open it.

Don’t wear eye makeup or contact lenses until the area has healed.

If a stye is not getting better with home treatment, talk to your doctor. You may need a prescription for antibiotic eye ointment or eyedrops. You may need to take antibiotic pills if infection has spread to the eyelid or eye.

If a stye or chalazion gets very large, the doctor may need to pierce (lance) it so it can drain and heal. Do not try to lance it yourself.

2 Responses to “Healthy Living: NOT AGAIN!!”

The baby shampoo is a great idea — it’s no tears, gentle, and leaves skin soft. You could use it as your face wash instead of actual face wash! And I ALWAYS keep sterile eye solution in the house for using during colds and what not to flush eyes and another bottle for noses — Just be sure to LABEL! Sorry you’re having this issue AGAIN! I hope it heals quickly!!!